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Michael Bryce

Michael John Strachan Bryce (born 21 June 1938 – died 15 January 2021) was a talented Australian who worked as an architect, a graphic designer, and an industrial designer. He was also the husband of Dame Quentin Bryce, who was the 25th Governor-General of Australia. The Governor-General is like a representative of the King or Queen in Australia.

Michael Bryce's Early Life and Career

Michael Bryce was born in Brisbane, Queensland. He went to school in Gordonvale and then to Brisbane State High School. In 1962, he earned a degree in Architecture from the University of Queensland.

After finishing his studies, he started his own architecture business in 1968. His company won many awards for its designs, including prizes for graphic design (making things look good visually) and environmental design (designing spaces). These awards came from groups like the Australian Institute of Architects.

In 1988, Michael Bryce joined his business with two others in London to form a new company called Minale Tattersfield Bryce and Partners. He also helped with important projects like the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. He even designed the famous "Opera House" logo used for Sydney's bid to host the Olympics. His later company, Minale Bryce, focused on graphic and industrial design.

Cool Designs and Clients

Michael Bryce and his teams created many well-known designs. Some of his projects and clients included:

• Signs for the Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games.
• The design for Brisbane's bid to host the 1992 Olympic Games.
• Logos for sports teams like the Dolphins (Australian swimming team), PGA Tour (golf), and the Wallabies rugby team.
• The logo for the International Cricket Council for the 2007 Cricket World Cup.
• A cute ringtail possum logo for the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
• The logo for the Government of Queensland.
• Designs for famous international brands like Harrods in London, fashion brands Fendi and Valentino, and San Pellegrino drinks.
• Designs for the FA Premier League (soccer).
• Projects for big places like the Eurostar train, Sydney Airport, and Doha Stadium.

Michael Bryce was also a leader in the design world. He was the first Queensland President of the Design Institute of Australia in 1977 and later became its Federal President. He was also a respected member of other important design and architecture groups.

He taught design as a special professor at several universities, including Griffith University, the University of Canberra, and the University of New South Wales.

In 2008, Michael Bryce stopped working at Minale Bryce. This was because his wife, Quentin Bryce, became the Governor-General of Australia. He wanted to make sure there was no conflict of interest, so he sold his design business. In 2010, he became a special supporter (Patron) of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Other Interests and Activities

When he was at university, Michael Bryce joined the Royal Australian Air Force Reserve. He was part of the Queensland University Squadron and later the No. 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron. During his time with the Air Force Reserve, he was appointed as an honorary Aide-de-Camp to the governor of Queensland. This is a special helper role.

He also supported many other groups. He was a patron of the Royal Australian Air Force Association in Queensland. He was a trustee for the Queensland Art Gallery and a member of the boards for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Queensland Orchestra. He also advised on child accident prevention and was the first president of Melanoma Patients Australia, a group that helps people with melanoma (a type of skin cancer).

Personal Life

Michael Bryce married Quentin Strachan on 12 December 1964. They had five children together: two daughters and three sons.

Michael Bryce passed away on 15 January 2021, at the age of 82, after being ill for a long time.

Honours and Awards

Michael Bryce received many special awards and honours throughout his life. These awards recognized his amazing contributions to design and his service to Australia.

In 2003, the University of Canberra gave him an honorary doctorate degree. Indesign Magazine also called him a "luminary," which means a very inspiring and important person in his field. In 2006, he was added to the Design Institute of Australia Hall of Fame, a special recognition for top designers.

	Member of the Order of Australia (AM)	Awarded in 2006 for his service to Australia.
	Knight of the Order of St John	Awarded in 2003.
	National Medal	For 15 years of national service.
	Australian Defence Medal	Awarded in 2006 for his defence service.
	Anniversary of National Service 1951–1972 Medal
	Air Efficiency Award (AE)	Awarded in 1970 for his service in the Air Force Reserve.

Sources

• Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
• Government House, Queensland
• ABC Queensland
• Singh, Shivani (2010). Who's Who in Australia 2010. Melbourne: Crown Content. ISBN 978-1-74095-172-2. OCLC 501818530.